Roanoke Symphony Orchestra

A graduate of Yale’s prestigious Opera Program, Adelaide Trombetta made her debut on the Metropolitan Opera stage when she was 21 as a national finalist in the renowned Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Since then, the soprano has rapidly gained recognition as a world-class singer and a compelling stage performer, enjoying leading concert and stage engagements throughout the United States and Europe. 

Her most notable roles include Musetta in La Bohème, Euridice in Orphée aux enfers, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus, and Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Abroad, she has enjoyed repeated seasons with the Orchestra Giuseppe Verdi of Milan and Das Verein Opera of Zurich. Additionally, she performed while modeling a Gianfranco Ferré designer gown for TaoModa, one of the largest fashion shows in Italy.

Equally comfortable on the concert stage, Trombetta is a regular featured soloist with symphony orchestras and has received critical acclaim for her renditions of Orff’s Carmina Burana, Fauré’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Creation, and Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor, among others. In 2018 she made her Carnegie Hall debut in Weill Recital Hall singing Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5 with guitarist David Veslocki.  

She is also a skilled dancer and has performed several crossover concerts allowing her to showcase her lesser-known talent, featuring tap, ballroom, and ballet. Trombetta is assistant professor of voice and opera at Liberty University and resides in Lynchburg, Virginia, with her husband and their two daughters.  

Maestro David Stewart Wiley has conducted leading orchestras across the United States — including Atlanta, Buffalo, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Minnesota, St. Louis, Oregon, Hawaii, and Utah — and has appeared in dozens of countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe. This past May he returned to guest conduct the Boston Pops in historic Symphony Hall, having made his triple debut with the Boston Pops as conductor, composer, and piano soloist a few years ago. Wiley continues to conduct regularly in New York, and also appears throughout the U.S. as pianist, composer, and conductor.

Wiley enjoys a multi-faceted career as an orchestra builder, guest conductor, arranger, educator, and chamber music collaborator, and inspires and engages both orchestras and audiences. Under his direction since 1996, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra has experienced continued artistic growth, program innovation and expansion, and increased financial stability. His tenure with the orchestra features stellar reviews, a diverse list of guest artists and composers, and innovative commissions of new music. Wiley is an active community partner, having been named Roanoke’s “Citizen of the Year” for his outstanding service and outreach. 

As a solo pianist with diverse classical, pops, and chamber music experience, Wiley has performed with numerous orchestras in the United States, including Boston, Minnesota, Indianapolis, Oregon, Honolulu, Wheeling, and West Virginia, and in China, Russia, Romania, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. Opera and ballet performances include the Aspen Opera Theater, IU Opera Theater, and the Moscow Ballet. Wiley plans and facilitates an innovative experience with business executives and musicians together on stage, titled Conducting Change, which helps executives to model leadership skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere with a live orchestra.

Festival engagements included the Aspen Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, Garth Newel, Wintergreen, Park City (Utah), Minnesota Orchestra Summerfest, Sitka (Alaska) and Prince Albert (Hawaii) summer music festivals.  From 1999 until 2006 Wiley was the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival, where he founded and built the festival orchestra, created the student academy, and led the festival to remarkable artistic growth in seven years, tripling the balanced budget. He continues as Artistic Director of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Music Festival in Floyd.

Yes. In addition to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, the performance features a chorus and guest soprano Adelaide Trombetta. Together, they'll perform beloved holiday favorites, festive classics, and seasonal carols, creating the joyful, full sound that has made Holiday Pops a cherished tradition. Plus, there's even a sing-along portion of the concert!

Yes. The Holiday Pops Spectacular is a festive concert for all ages. Filled with beloved holiday music, seasonal favorites, and joyful performances by orchestra, chorus, and guest soprano Adelaide Trombetta, it's a wonderful way for families and friends to celebrate the season together.

Yes! The Holiday Pops Spectacular is designed to be an interactive celebration. The program includes audience sing-alongs, and there are plenty of opportunities to join in the holiday spirit. Whether you sing every verse or simply enjoy listening, you're invited to be part of this festive tradition.

The Holiday Pops Spectacular includes both secular holiday favorites and traditional seasonal music. The program is designed to celebrate the spirit of the season through a variety of beloved songs and orchestral works that have become part of many holiday traditions.

The most important thing is that you're comfortable. There is no dress code, so do what feels right for you. Do you want to get dressed to the nines for a special night out? You won't be the only one. Do you feel like keeping things casual? You won't be alone there, either.  

All campus parking, including along Alumni Mall, requires a parking permit from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted by signage. 

Parking is available in the North End Parking Garage on Turner Street at 300 Turner Street NW.

• For many Center for the Arts performances and large events, this garage will be staffed by an attendant and payment ($10, cash only) must be made at the time of entry. This event parking price is $2 higher than the garage’s daily rate to allow us to provide staffing to make both entering and exiting the garage more efficient for larger numbers of cars. You may exit at the Turner Street gate.
• All other times, visitors can take a ticket upon entrance and pay the $8 daily rate using Visa or Mastercard when exiting.

Convenient parking is also located in downtown Blacksburg. Town parking is free every day after 5:00 p.m.

Patrons are always welcome to drop off and pick up guests directly at the main doors of the Center for the Arts on Alumni Mall and Turner Street.

Allowing yourself extra time improves the experience for everyone! We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the performance so you have plenty of time for the safety screening and to get settled in your seats. Our lobbies and galleries open 90 minutes before performances, and the theatre doors open 30 minutes before the performance start time. Ushers will direct you to your seat and are happy to answer any questions.

For the safety of our guests and performers, all patrons may be required to pass through a walk-through metal detector before entering the theatre. The process is quick and touchless, and you may keep your personal belongings with you. If you need an alternate screening method, please speak with a member of our security team.

A small or clutch-size purse or clear bag is recommended. Oversized bags, luggage, and backpacks will not be permitted inside the theatre. Coat check will be available to check these items.

Concessions from Blacksburg Wine Lab are available for most performances. Concessions availability and locations will be included in the What to Know email for ticket holders. Concessions are available beginning an hour before the performance, so arrive early to avoid the lines and enjoy a drink before the show.

Cameras and recording equipment are not permitted inside the theatre during performances. To avoid distracting the artists and those around you, please turn off or silence your cell phone and put away all electronic devices before the performance begins. Photography, video recording, and audio recording are not permitted unless otherwise announced.

If you’re late, you may hear the beginning of the performance from the lobby while you wait to take your seat — either until intermission or an appropriate break in the program as requested and advised by the artists. Admitting late arrivals into the theatre is timed to cause as little disruption as possible to other guests and the performers on stage. In some cases, you may be seated in an alternate location in the theatre.

You will receive a “What to Know” email approximately 48 hours before the performance with helpful information on approximate runtimes, pre- and post-show activities, and any other information you will need to know before you head out the door. 

We are committed to being fully accessible to all patrons and their companions and strive to make our patrons’ experiences convenient and comfortable. In addition to our venue’s universal design features, we offer services and accommodations for parking, seating, listening, sensory support, courtesy wheelchair, elevators, restrooms, service animals, sign language, and visual aids. Find out more. 

No. Mobile tickets displayed on your smartphone are welcome, though printed tickets are also accepted.

While all sales are final, tickets to most events may be exchanged for another Center for the Arts performance within the current season. Please contact the box office at artscenter@vt.edu or by phone at 540-231-5300 at least one hour in advance of the scheduled performance to request an exchange. Refunds may be offered in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the box office manager.